Special Education Paraprofessional: Empower Students Daily

KETTERING CITY SCHOOLS; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering City Schools is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional at John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Kettering, OH. The role provides support to students with special needs and assists the classroom teacher with instructional and behavioral strategies.

Position is 7 hours per day, with duties including supervision on bus routes, playground, and other school settings. Immediate start for qualified candidates who meet the stated educational requirements and permit.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associates Degree or 48 semester/72 quarter hours or PARAPRO Test passage.
• Valid Ohio educational aide permit.
• Must pass criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher with routine classroom policies and procedures.
• Adapt classroom activities and materials to support instructional and behavioral skills.
• Assist with physical activities including helping students in/out of wheelchairs and lifting where needed.
• Monitor students across school environments to maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

Assistance to students

Team collaboration

Communication with parents/teachers

Education

Associate degree or 48/72 college credits

PARAPRO Test passage or state paraprofessional standards

Job description

Kettering City Schools is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional at John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Kettering, OH. The role provides support to students with special needs and assists the classroom teacher with instructional and behavioral strategies.

Position is 7 hours per day, with duties including supervision on bus routes, playground, and other school settings. Immediate start for qualified candidates who meet the stated educational requirements and permit.